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Oliver Heldens, Saturday 8pm
Did you know…
Electric is powered by a small team of industry specialists, DJs and volunteers
We’re currently expanding our team and looking to recruit new members.Radio re-imagined: Who we are
We operate Electric, the UK’s leading independent electronic music platform, powered by cutting edge community-driven tech.
We don’t need a DAB or FM presence to reach our audience. Most of our audience don’t even own a radio.
Instead we connect with electronic music fans and creators using social and smart technologies.
We’re agile, relevant and the future of dance music radio.
All we require is just 24 hours of your time every 3 months, split over 3 weeks.
During our 12 month programme, you’ll be paired up with an existing member of the team who will help provide skills training to get you up to speed.Defected, Friday 7pm
Programme details
- Dedicate 24 hours per quarter:
You’ll need to dedicate just 24 hours per quarter, spread over 3 consecutive weeks. Most training and tasks can be done on evenings and weekends. - Network and collaborate:
Paired up with an experienced member of the team, you’ll work through a variety of station tasks – learning key industry skills and practices along the way. - Learn key industry skills:
The 12 month programme will cover all aspects of our day to day operation spanning radio, tech and social media. We provide training through video guidance, Slack and Zoom. - Opportunity to become a volunteer:
After the 12 months is complete, you’ll have the option to become an Electric Radio volunteer, and receive shares in exchange for your time and newly-established skills.
MK, Thursday 8pm
After the 12 months is complete, you’ll have the option to become a permenant volunteer & receive shares in exchange for your time and newly-established skills.
Ready to help us re-define radio?Is it for me?
Our team come from all corners of the tech, marketing and radio industry, so you’ll be learning new skills alongside some of the best.
Our programme is ideal for:
- Media & radio production students
- Tech, marketing, sales & social media professionals
- DJs, artists and producers
- Anyone else who is tech-savvy, reliable, keen to learn new skills and interested or involved in the electronic music scene
More benefits:
If you’re looking to change career or just learn new transferable skills, our free 6 month programme could be a great first step in the right direction.
You’ll learn key industry skills and contribute towards real day-to-day operation of the station. Over the programme we’ll cover 10 core skills areas.
After the 12 month programme you’ll have the chance to join Electric as a volunteer and gain shares in exchange for your time and skills.
Ready to apply?
Questions?
Email: partnerships@electricradio.co.uk
Tel: 02035 764 384
FAQs
How does the volunteer application process work?
After submitting interest, we'll arrange a call over video meet or phone to discuss your background, answer any questions and explain how the volunteer programme works.
Following this, we'll confirm if the applicant is suitable for the programme, at which point they'll then be on-boarded.
1-1 support will be provided at all times by several members across the team.
Do you have any other roles available?
You can find out more about our specialist freelancer roles here.
